HONOLULU (KHON2) — The number of people requesting the measles vaccine has nearly doubled since the health department alerted the public of the first confirmed measles case in Hawaii last week. One pediatrician said even those against vaccines are coming around.
“We’re getting calls every day so people are aware and people are inquiring,” Dr. Theresa Wee explained.
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She said it’s a good sign that people are taking action to protect themselves and their children.
“Parents are concerned, and some parents who have been hesitant about vaccines are now understanding that that perhaps maybe now is the time to get on the bandwagon,” Wee said. “So we are seeing parents coming around.”…